2002 Lexus LS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Lexus LS, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus ls400. The contact stated that the trunk lid was ajar when it unexpectedly failed and crashed down onto the contacts head. The contact sustained a loss of blood and severe swelling of the head. The contact did not inform the dealer or the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 130,000 and the failure mileage was 120,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384142, filed 2011-02, 120,000 miles“The contact stated unless the trunk was raised all the way, the trunk closed so fast resulting in hitting several family members in the head but no one was seriously injured. The contact tried to catch the trunk before it slammed shut which resulted in the contact's finger being pinned in the trunk. The contact had an x-ray performed and the results displayed ligament damage. The dealership was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10165225, filed 2006-08, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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